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DIY wood wall decor

Sometimes (okay, actually all the time) I buy or salvage things and hold onto them for a LONG time because I know they can be really special someday, even if the item doesn’t look special in its current state. My husband is particularly fond of this habit. 😉 Exhibit A: I’ve been holding onto this amazing antique frame for a while. I knew I loved it but wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to do with it. I recently decided I really wanted to create some wood wall art, and this frame would do just the trick.

First, I cut a piece of thin plywood to fit inside the antique frame. This would allow me to both design the front of the plywood, as well as secure the frame a little bit better. As always, measure twice…cut once! Once I was finished cutting, I double checked and made sure it fit into the frame. Success! Once the plywood was cut and fit, I decided I wanted to try to do a V-pattern on the front of it with wood pieces. I bought some shims from Valu Home Centers, and started to map out the pattern. Once I had it all figured out, I used wood glue to secure the pieces to the wood and let it dry. And, yes, you are seeing this photo correctly. I used shims to shim the shims. Once it was dry, I used my saw to cut off the excess wood to make clean lines along the edges. Note: since this particular wood is on the thin side, little pieces of wood fly everywhere, so be sure to wear eye gear! Safety first.